Tata Motors names former Airbus COO Guenter Butschek as new CEO
Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai
Jan 19, AM IST
Tata Motors on Monday appointed Guenter Butschek, formerly chief operating officer at Airbus Group, as its CEO and managing director. The post has been vacant for two years, since Karl Slym the then MD committed suicide in January
Tata Motors on Monday appointed Guenter Butschek, formerly chief operating officer at Airbus Group, as its CEO and managing director. The post has been vacant for two years, since Karl Slym the then MD committed suicide in January
Butschek will lead all operations of Tata Motors in India and in international markets including South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and South Africa. He is expected to join by February
The company’s British luxury Jaguar Land Rover division will continue to be managed by its CEO Ralf Speth, who is also on the board of Tata Motors, it said.
Before Airbus, the year-old Butschek worked at German luxury automobile group Daimler AG for more than 25 years leading functions like production, industrialisation and procurement.
Cyrus Mistry, the chairman of Tata Motors, said that Butschek’s
Guenter Butschek is the New CEO & MD of Tata Motors
Tata Motors has appointed Mr.
Tata Motors has appointed Mr. Guenter Butschek as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company. His main responsibility will be to lead all operations of Tata Motors in India and in international markets including South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and South Africa.
Mr. Butschek joins Tata Motors after his last assignment at Airbus Group where he served as Chief Operating Officer at Airbus and Member of the Group Executive Committee. Prior to Airbus, he worked at Daimler AG for more than 25 years in international automotive management, leading functions like production, industrialization and procurement. The last role he held was President and Chief Executive Officer of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Daimler AG and Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding in Beijing, China. Mr. Butschek graduated in Business Administration and Economics with a diploma from the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, Germany. He brings broad functional and general management skills and wide international experience to his new role at Tata Motors.
Mr.
Tata Motors appoints former MD Guenter Butschek as independent director
Tata Motors Ltd's board has approved the appointment of its former Managing Director and CEO, Guenter Butschek, as an additional non-executive independent director for a five-year period, from May 1, , to April 30,
His appointment comes at a critical juncture as Tata Motors moves forward with its strategic demerger, separating its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses to enhance focus, improve operational efficiencies, and unlock greater shareholder value.
Butschek's experience in business transformation and organizational restructuring is expected to provide valuable insights as the company navigates this structural shift.
Butschek, a seasoned global executive, has held leadership positions at Daimler, Airbus, and Tata Motors, focusing on business transformation, supply chain optimization, and industrial operations.
Currently, he is the CEO of Cubonic GmbH, a provider of sustainable electric LCV solutions, and serves as a non-executive director at Cheesecake Energy Limited, UK.
During his tenure as Tata Motors’ MD and CEO from to , Butschek played a key role in improving opera
Tata Motors has reappointed Guenter Butschek, its former managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), as an independent director. His five-year term begins May 1, , coinciding with the company's strategic demerger of its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses. Butschek's experience is expected to be invaluable during this restructuring, given his background in business transformation.
Tata Motors' board approved Butschek's appointment for a term lasting until April 30, This move comes as Tata Motors undertakes a significant restructuring, separating its commercial and passenger vehicle operations. The company aims to enhance focus, improve operational efficiency, and create more value for shareholders. Butschek’s prior experience leading transformations makes him a key asset during this period.
Butschek has a wealth of experience in the automotive and aerospace industries. He has held leadership roles at Daimler and Airbus. His focus areas have included business transformation, supply chain optimisation, and industrial operations.
Currently, Butschek serves as the CEO of Cubonic GmbH, a company providing sustainable electric light commercial vehicle solu
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